A big emphatic “No!”. Jenny Clarke, President of the Association for Protection of Animals Algarve, is only too aware of the word ‘compromise’.
“The problem is people love animals, but they have to respect that like humans, each animal has different needs to be recognised and cared for properly.”
A happy household, a happy pet. “Not always do cats and dogs get on in the same environment. You’re lucky of course, if they can and do co-exist happily.” Choose wisely. If the cat or dog has been the star turn, introducing a different animal species can change the dynamics. “It may take time, having them in separate parts of the home to start may help, especially if it was out and out war when first introduced.”
True to say, some dogs and cats don’t even like their own species. They want to be The One and Only One. There is a problem, of course, when a couple get together and want a friendly friend and they both have completely different tastes.
One may be a cat lover, the other a doggie person. “Choose a dog that is of a friendly nature, there are breeds which are known to be super-cool and friendly, easy around children and animals.” In other words, don’t get a huge hunting hound to live in peace with a cuddly kitten. “Nature will always take its course. You wouldn’t put a bunch of budgies to fly around a room with a couple of hungry cats.” Mm. Check out your animals first. The internet can be helpful or talk to the vet!
Jenny and Anita have already outlined the autumn’s kick-off. The APAA Stall at ‘Convent’bio’ Lagoa, on Friday, September 27 from 11am-4pm. General household goodies, Pet Corner.
Pop-Up shop ‘O Tasco’ Senhora do Verde, October 7, from 12-3pm. Menu do Amigo ‘Chicken Piri-piri’. Book lunch direct +351 282 471769. Pictures, ornaments, books, a mini bazar!
APAA’s Stand at Afpop’s BLiP (Better Living in Portugal) Saturday/Sunday, October 12-13, Saturday 10-6pm/Sunday 10-4pm. Special welcome for new members. Come and chat.
‘Jolly’ Bar Alvor Friday, October 25, 10.30am-2pm. Another amazing shopping adventure. Check out the curtains and linen. Also, Gill Goode’s arts, cards and prints. With Fiona’s Fi-Line clothing, jewellery and make-up.
Not forgetting Ferragudo Fair Car Boot Sale, Sunday, November 10 and December 8, starting at 11am. Also keep a look out for APAA on Facebook’s monthly group Charity Auctions with Emporium.
Not busy? Check out Charity shops at Alvor and Silves always welcoming shoppers who bring and buy. Stacked with goodies! Don’t forget all ‘Pop-Up’ Shops, and stalls will have a super yummy array of home-made jams, preserves, chutneys and marmalades and scrummy cookies!
Contact: Help info.apaaportugal@gmail.com
Events info: events.apaaportugal@gmail.com
BLiP: info@afpop.com
